With an impressive collection of features designed to enhance the user experience and improve security, macOS Monterey is a worthy upgrade. Nearly a month after releasing the developer beta builds, Apple has rolled out the macOS Monterey public beta to let enthusiasts and tech nerds try out the pre-release software. If you are eager to test out the new features in the latest version of macOS, follow this detailed guide to download and install macOS Monterey public beta on your Mac.
Be warned that beta software comes with its fair share of bugs and problems. So be prepared to deal with unexpected issues like rapid battery drain, random rebooting, apps crashing, and whatnot. So we suggest that the best way to test beta versions of macOS Monterey is to install it on a secondary device. It allows you to explore all the new features and ensures your workflow isn’t disrupted. With that in mind, let’s dive right in.
- How to Make a Backup of Your Mac
- How to Register for macOS Monterey Public Beta
- How to Enroll Your Mac for macOS Monterey Public Beta
- How to Install the macOS 12 Monterey Public Beta on Mac
How to Make a Backup of Your Mac
Before moving ahead, be sure to make a back up of your Mac. If you haven’t already done it, take advantage of Time Machine to secure all of your personal data. In case something goes awfully wrong during the installation, or if you ever wish to downgrade and go back to macOS Big Sur, the backup data will come in super handy. Also, ensure that your Mac is compatible with macOS 12.
It’s worth pointing out that if you have joined the Apple Beta Software Program in the past, there is no need to register once again. If you had tried macOS public beta before, skip to the “how to download macOS Monterey public beta access utility” section below.
- Open Safari on your Mac and head over to beta.apple.com.
Once you have registered your account, you can enroll your Mac for macOS public beta testing with ease. Follow the steps below:
Note: The process of installing iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8 public betas is quite similar. Simply choose the respective tab and download the beta profile of that OS on your device. After that, you can install the beta in a few easy steps.
How to Install the macOS 12 Monterey Public Beta on Mac
Next up, you need to open the file from the Downloads window in Finder and then double-click on the macOSPublicBetaAccessUtiliuty.dmg package to run the installer.
You will now be asked to enter your administrator password. Do that and click on “Install Software” in the pop-up window.
